Electra Aero Jobs Hiring Now
Electra Aero is hiring for 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) and aviation operations, with listed salaries up to about $215,000. Migrate Mate updates Electra Aero's live openings daily. Electra Aero is an aerospace company developing electric short takeoff and landing aircraft, with open roles spanning flight controls, avionics, airframe engineering, and aircraft certification.
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Electra Aero hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 20
- Top team
- Engineering (Non-Software)
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 5% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Manassas
- Salary range
- $79,000–$215,000
Listed salaries for Electra Aero roles on Migrate Mate range from about $79,000 to $215,000 per year across 20 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Senior / Principal Flight Physics Engineer
About Electra
At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from soccer-field-sized spaces, unlocking thousands of new locations and enabling what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, efficient, point-to-point travel closer to where people live and work.
Headquartered in Manassas, VA, with additional operations in Switzerland, Electra is backed by industry leaders and advancing toward certification. We're a growing team of innovators working at the forefront of sustainable aviation-every hire plays a critical role in shaping the future of flight.
The Role
As a Senior/Principal Flight Physics Engineer, you will lead the development, analysis, and validation of aerodynamic and flight physics models that support the design, performance, stability, control, and certification of Electra's hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft.
This role is highly multidisciplinary, requiring deep expertise in aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aircraft performance, and flight vehicle dynamics. You will work closely with structures, controls, systems, propulsion, flight test, and certification teams to drive data-informed design decisions and mature the aircraft through development, testing, and certification.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong aerospace engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines to develop innovative aircraft solutions.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and synthesize aerodynamic data from flight testing, wind tunnel testing, CFD simulations, and analytical models to support aircraft design and performance evaluations
- Lead or support the design and development of prototype systems, test articles, and validation efforts related to aircraft aerodynamics and flight physics
- Perform end-to-end CFD analyses, including:
- Geometry preparation
- Mesh generation
- Solver setup and execution
- Solution convergence assessment
- Post-processing and interpretation of results
- Conduct sensitivity studies related to aircraft performance, stability, control, and aerodynamic characteristics
- Develop, validate, and improve aerodynamic and performance prediction methods across all phases of flight
- Present technical analyses and recommendations at gated program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and certification reviews
- Develop program-level objectives, requirements, architectures, and interface definitions to support aircraft development activities
- Support aircraft design trades by providing technical assessments of performance, aerodynamic efficiency, mass impact, risk, and certification considerations
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including structures, propulsion, controls, systems, and certification engineering
- Develop automated analysis tools, workflows, and post-processing capabilities using Python or similar tools
- Support correlation and validation of aerodynamic models against test data and flight test results
- Create and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in aerodynamics, CFD, flight sciences, aircraft performance, or related aerospace engineering disciplines
- Demonstrated capability generating high-quality aerodynamic meshes in Pointwise for external aerodynamic analyses and complex aircraft configurations
- Hands-on experience running and interpreting results from aerospace-focused CFD solvers such as Flow360, FUN3D, or comparable high-fidelity CFD tools
- Strong Python programming skills for analysis, automation, workflow integration, and CFD post-processing
- Experience using ParaView or similar visualization tools for aerodynamic flow field analysis
- Strong understanding of:
- Aerodynamics
- Flight vehicle dynamics
- Aircraft stability and control
- Aircraft performance
- Experience with lower-order aerodynamic analysis tools such as AVL, xRotor, or other VLM-based methods
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary audiences
- Experience working within collaborative aircraft development teams
- Strong documentation, organization, and technical communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly integrated startup environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with emphasis in aerodynamics, CFD, flight physics, or flight sciences
- Experience using Flow360 CFD for external aerodynamic simulations and validating results against experimental or flight test data
- Advanced software development capabilities in Python (preferred) or MATLAB
- Experience developing:
- Automated post-processing workflows
- Custom analysis tools
- Engineering software pipelines
- Experience supporting aircraft development programs from conceptual design through certification
- Familiarity with aircraft systems and multidisciplinary aircraft design processes
- Working knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements
- Experience supporting advanced air mobility, eSTOL, eVTOL, or hybrid-electric aircraft programs
- U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder) preferred
Leveling Expectations
Level (Senior or Principal) will be determined based on the candidate's experience, technical depth, demonstrated leadership, and degree of influence across the organization.
Both levels require strong expertise in aerodynamics, flight physics, CFD analysis, and aircraft development. Differentiation between levels is based on technical leadership, strategic influence, ownership of critical programs, and ability to shape engineering direction.
Senior Flight Physics Engineer (8+ Years)
- Demonstrates broad expertise in aerodynamics, CFD, aircraft performance, and flight vehicle dynamics
- Independently executes complex analyses and develops solutions to challenging technical problems
- Leads aerodynamic studies, CFD campaigns, and aircraft performance assessments
- Supports major design reviews, certification activities, and multidisciplinary trade studies
- Develops and validates analysis methodologies and engineering tools
- Provides technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
- Drives issue resolution and technical decision-making with limited oversight
- Contributes significantly to aircraft architecture and design decisions
Principal Flight Physics Engineer (10+ Years)
- Recognized subject matter expert in aerodynamics, flight physics, and aircraft design
- Establishes technical vision, methodologies, and best practices for aerodynamic and flight physics disciplines
- Leads the most critical aircraft performance, stability, control, and aerodynamic development efforts
- Serves as a key technical authority influencing aircraft architecture, certification strategy, and program direction
- Develops novel analytical approaches and validation methods for advanced aircraft configurations
- Mentors senior engineers and helps shape organizational technical capability
- Directly influences program-level decisions through deep technical expertise and strategic insight
- Represents Electra in discussions with regulators, external partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders
- Drives cross-functional alignment on highly complex technical challenges impacting aircraft performance and certification
Compensation:
$130,000 – $180,000 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
- Paid winter break
- 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
Senior / Principal Flight Physics Engineer
About Electra
At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from soccer-field-sized spaces, unlocking thousands of new locations and enabling what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, efficient, point-to-point travel closer to where people live and work.
Headquartered in Manassas, VA, with additional operations in Switzerland, Electra is backed by industry leaders and advancing toward certification. We're a growing team of innovators working at the forefront of sustainable aviation-every hire plays a critical role in shaping the future of flight.
The Role
As a Senior/Principal Flight Physics Engineer, you will lead the development, analysis, and validation of aerodynamic and flight physics models that support the design, performance, stability, control, and certification of Electra's hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft.
This role is highly multidisciplinary, requiring deep expertise in aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aircraft performance, and flight vehicle dynamics. You will work closely with structures, controls, systems, propulsion, flight test, and certification teams to drive data-informed design decisions and mature the aircraft through development, testing, and certification.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong aerospace engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines to develop innovative aircraft solutions.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and synthesize aerodynamic data from flight testing, wind tunnel testing, CFD simulations, and analytical models to support aircraft design and performance evaluations
- Lead or support the design and development of prototype systems, test articles, and validation efforts related to aircraft aerodynamics and flight physics
- Perform end-to-end CFD analyses, including:
- Geometry preparation
- Mesh generation
- Solver setup and execution
- Solution convergence assessment
- Post-processing and interpretation of results
- Conduct sensitivity studies related to aircraft performance, stability, control, and aerodynamic characteristics
- Develop, validate, and improve aerodynamic and performance prediction methods across all phases of flight
- Present technical analyses and recommendations at gated program reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and certification reviews
- Develop program-level objectives, requirements, architectures, and interface definitions to support aircraft development activities
- Support aircraft design trades by providing technical assessments of performance, aerodynamic efficiency, mass impact, risk, and certification considerations
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including structures, propulsion, controls, systems, and certification engineering
- Develop automated analysis tools, workflows, and post-processing capabilities using Python or similar tools
- Support correlation and validation of aerodynamic models against test data and flight test results
- Create and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in aerodynamics, CFD, flight sciences, aircraft performance, or related aerospace engineering disciplines
- Demonstrated capability generating high-quality aerodynamic meshes in Pointwise for external aerodynamic analyses and complex aircraft configurations
- Hands-on experience running and interpreting results from aerospace-focused CFD solvers such as Flow360, FUN3D, or comparable high-fidelity CFD tools
- Strong Python programming skills for analysis, automation, workflow integration, and CFD post-processing
- Experience using ParaView or similar visualization tools for aerodynamic flow field analysis
- Strong understanding of:
- Aerodynamics
- Flight vehicle dynamics
- Aircraft stability and control
- Aircraft performance
- Experience with lower-order aerodynamic analysis tools such as AVL, xRotor, or other VLM-based methods
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary audiences
- Experience working within collaborative aircraft development teams
- Strong documentation, organization, and technical communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly integrated startup environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with emphasis in aerodynamics, CFD, flight physics, or flight sciences
- Experience using Flow360 CFD for external aerodynamic simulations and validating results against experimental or flight test data
- Advanced software development capabilities in Python (preferred) or MATLAB
- Experience developing:
- Automated post-processing workflows
- Custom analysis tools
- Engineering software pipelines
- Experience supporting aircraft development programs from conceptual design through certification
- Familiarity with aircraft systems and multidisciplinary aircraft design processes
- Working knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements
- Experience supporting advanced air mobility, eSTOL, eVTOL, or hybrid-electric aircraft programs
- U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder) preferred
Leveling Expectations
Level (Senior or Principal) will be determined based on the candidate's experience, technical depth, demonstrated leadership, and degree of influence across the organization.
Both levels require strong expertise in aerodynamics, flight physics, CFD analysis, and aircraft development. Differentiation between levels is based on technical leadership, strategic influence, ownership of critical programs, and ability to shape engineering direction.
Senior Flight Physics Engineer (8+ Years)
- Demonstrates broad expertise in aerodynamics, CFD, aircraft performance, and flight vehicle dynamics
- Independently executes complex analyses and develops solutions to challenging technical problems
- Leads aerodynamic studies, CFD campaigns, and aircraft performance assessments
- Supports major design reviews, certification activities, and multidisciplinary trade studies
- Develops and validates analysis methodologies and engineering tools
- Provides technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
- Drives issue resolution and technical decision-making with limited oversight
- Contributes significantly to aircraft architecture and design decisions
Principal Flight Physics Engineer (10+ Years)
- Recognized subject matter expert in aerodynamics, flight physics, and aircraft design
- Establishes technical vision, methodologies, and best practices for aerodynamic and flight physics disciplines
- Leads the most critical aircraft performance, stability, control, and aerodynamic development efforts
- Serves as a key technical authority influencing aircraft architecture, certification strategy, and program direction
- Develops novel analytical approaches and validation methods for advanced aircraft configurations
- Mentors senior engineers and helps shape organizational technical capability
- Directly influences program-level decisions through deep technical expertise and strategic insight
- Represents Electra in discussions with regulators, external partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders
- Drives cross-functional alignment on highly complex technical challenges impacting aircraft performance and certification
Compensation:
$130,000 – $180,000 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
- Paid winter break
- 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
Job Roles at Electra Aero
Working at Electra Aero
Electra Aero's 20 open roles are manager level or above, and about 5% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are engineering (Non-Software), aviation operations, and account management. Electra Aero is an aerospace company focused on the design and development of electric short takeoff and landing aircraft. Open positions span engineering disciplines including flight controls, avionics, airframe stress, electromechanical actuation, and systems testing, alongside roles in autonomy, airspace, certification, manufacturing planning, and IT. Most Electra Aero roles are based in Manassas.
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How many jobs is Electra Aero hiring for right now?
Electra Aero is hiring for 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) and aviation operations. Positions range across engineering, certification, manufacturing planning, and IT, reflecting active development across multiple aircraft systems.
What kinds of roles does Electra Aero hire for?
The most active teams are engineering (Non-Software), aviation operations, and account management. Electra Aero hires primarily for specialized engineering roles including flight controls, avionics, airframe stress, electromechanical actuation, systems testing, and autonomy, along with certification, airspace, manufacturing planning, and IT positions. Most postings are manager level or above, reflecting a team building out advanced aircraft programs.
Are Electra Aero jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 5% of Electra Aero's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Manassas. Each Electra Aero listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Electra Aero?
Find an Electra Aero role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing link through to Electra Aero's own careers page to submit your application directly. Electra Aero manages its own hiring process, so applications go straight to their team.
What do Electra Aero jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Electra Aero roles on Migrate Mate range from about $79,000 to $215,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Exact pay is set by Electra Aero and shown on each listing.
Does Electra Aero hire entry-level?
Most of Electra Aero's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Electra Aero listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Electra Aero hiring?
Most Electra Aero roles are based in Manassas, and about 5% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.